Brand:GE Fanuc PLC Item No.:GE IC697MDL253 Product Origin: USA Product Dimensions:292 mm × 229 mm × 38 mm Product Weight:0.5 kg Payment:T/T, Western Union, Credit Card Goods_stock:15 Shipping Port:Xiamen, China Lead Time:1-3 Days Condition:Brand New And Original Warranty:1 Year Certificate:COO
The GE IC697MDL253 is a discrete AC input module for the GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC system. It is designed to receive 24 VAC digital ON/OFF signals from industrial field devices such as pushbuttons, limit switches, proximity sensors, and control contacts, and transmit them to the PLC CPU for processing.
This module is widely used in industrial automation systems requiring medium-voltage AC input acquisition with strong group isolation and noise immunity, especially in multi-phase wiring environments.
Technical Specifications
The IC697MDL253 is a 32-point, 24 VAC input module with grouped isolation.
Parameter
Specification
Model
IC697MDL253
Product Type
Discrete Input Module
Series
GE Fanuc Series 90-70
Input Type
AC Digital Input
Number of Inputs
32 points
Input Configuration
4 groups of 8 points
Rated Voltage
24 VAC
Input Frequency
47–63 Hz
Input Current
~10 mA per point
Input Filter Delay
~20 ms
Isolation
Group isolated (4 × 8 points)
Backplane Current
~0.3 A @ 5 VDC
Wiring
Removable terminal block
Indicators
LED per input channel
Applications
This module is commonly used in:
Manufacturing automation systems
Conveyor and material handling systems
Machine control panels
Packaging machinery
Power plant auxiliary systems
Water treatment systems
Process monitoring and SCADA systems
Advantages
32 inputs in a compact single-slot module
Flexible 4-group isolation architecture
Reliable 24 VAC industrial signal handling
Strong resistance to electrical noise
LED diagnostics for fast troubleshooting
Compatible with a wide range of field devices
Stable long-term industrial performance
Easy integration into GE 90-70 PLC systems
Technical FAQs
1. What is IC697MDL253 used for?
It is used to read 24 VAC digital input signals into a PLC system.
2. How many inputs does it have?
32 inputs arranged in 4 isolated groups of 8 points.
3. What voltage does it support?
24 VAC.
4. Is it AC or DC module?
It is an AC input module.
5. What is the input delay?
Approximately 20 ms filtering delay.
6. What is group isolation?
Each group of 8 inputs is electrically isolated for flexible wiring and phase separation.
7. What industries use it?
Manufacturing, power generation, water treatment, and industrial automation.
8. Is it still used today?
Yes, mainly in legacy GE 90-70 systems and maintenance projects.
